Medical Front Office Assistant Southwest Eye Consultants Farmington

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Eye Consultants in Durango Colorado is seeking a Front Office Assistant to join our team Social distancing guidelines in place Successful candidates will thrive in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment and have a ,…

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Position Summary

Company Overview:

Southwest Eye Consultants in Durango Colorado is seeking a Front Office Assistant to join our team. Southwest Eye Consultants works hard to remain on the forefront of innovation and to offer the Four Corners community the best surgical and eye care available today.

Career Opportunity:

The Front Office Assistant supports the physicians and the medical practice in an administrative and customer service capacity.

The essential functions for the Front Office Assistant include the following:

Primary Functions

• Answering phones
• Checking in/out Patients
• Understanding of Practice Management /EHR program
• Obtain and verify prior authorizations and pre-certifications from insurance companies
• Calling insurance companies for claim related issues
• Verify insurance coverage/financial eligibility based on health insurance plan
• Scheduling patients
• Scheduling Referrals from Physicians
• Traveling to Satellite locations Farmington, NM and Cortez, CO
• Applying patients for assistance programs
• Other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will have the following background and experience:

* High School Diploma

* Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations

* Knowledge of general administrative and clerical procedures

* Working knowledge of healthcare insurance preferred

* Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Strong problem-solving skills, attentiveness to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are required.

* Successful candidates will thrive in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment and have a passion for working with and aiding patients.

Southwest Eye Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Computer Skills: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Company's Facebook page:

• https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=southwest%20eye%20consultants

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

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